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What was Æthelberht's original feast day?

  • 24 February

  • 25 February

  • 26 February

  • 27 February

Answer

Originally commemorated on 24th February, Æthelberht's feast day was later changed to 25th February to avoid confusion with Saint Matthias. He is recognized as the first Anglo-Saxon king to convert to Christianity and played a crucial role in establishing the Christian faith in the kingdom of Kent in the 6th century.
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